Alausa harps on strong partnership with States to improve learning outcomes

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa has harped on strong Federal-State partnerships to deliver reliable education data and improved learning outcomes nationwide.

Speaking at the Executive Retreat for Commissioners of Education, the Minister said effective education transformation requires.

He stressed that the deployment of the National Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI) and the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) will strengthen planning, accountability, resource allocation and evidence-based decision-making across the sector.

The Minister also urged states to take advantage of the World Bank-supported HOPE Education Programme, which provides US$552 million in performance-based financing to improve education governance, teacher quality and learning outcomes. 

He encouraged participating states to complete all required implementation processes to access the available funding.

Dr. Alausa reaffirmed that the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) remains focused on expanding foundational learning, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), STEM education, digital learning and sustainable education financing.

He also reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with state governments, development partners and stakeholders to build an inclusive, resilient and globally competitive education system that equips every Nigerian learner with the knowledge and skills required for national development.